How far is Waseca, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Waseca, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waseca and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waseca and Eden Prairie.
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Start on North State Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
25.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
2337 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 13
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 13
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 13
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Helena Boulevard
7.6 mi · 10 min · Helena Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Helena Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
148 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
1388 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
2253 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 212 East
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road
2331 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road
129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road
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Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waseca and Eden Prairie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 13
Continue on State Highway 13
25.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Waseca and Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waseca to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Waseca and 49.7 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waseca and Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heidelberg.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waseca and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 53.71 mi (86.44 km).
#1 Waseca
City in Minnesota
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.0777400, -93.5074400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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